Do you cover all of Hillingdon?

We cover Uxbridge, Hayes, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Ruislip, Eastcote, Northwood, Ickenham, Harefield, Harlington, Sipson, Hillingdon, including postcode districts UB3, UB4, UB7, UB8, UB10, HA4, HA5, HA6. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Hillingdon affect fire risk assessment?

Hillingdon Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a block of flats need a fire risk assessment?

The Fire Safety Order generally applies to the common parts, with the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors also within its scope. Individual domestic interiors are generally outside the Order. The building's layout and management arrangements determine the appropriate assessment scope and dutyholders.

Who is the responsible person in a rented building?

It may be an employer, freeholder, landlord, management company or another person with control, depending on the premises and arrangements. Duties can overlap rather than transferring entirely to an agent. Establish responsibilities in writing and seek competent advice where ownership or control is unclear.

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Fire risk assessment in Hillingdon: the local picture

A converted Uxbridge house with shared stairs cannot be assessed on the same assumptions as the common areas of a newer Hayes apartment block. Establish who is responsible for the relevant premises and obtain existing fire safety records, plans and details of shared systems. Peachtree Maintenance can help arrange access and coordinate maintenance evidence for resulting actions. Where a West Drayton landlord owns only one flat, recommendations affecting communal doors, risers or alarm systems should be taken to the responsible building manager rather than treated as unrestricted private work.

What the rules say

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for common parts of multi occupied buildings, most HMOs and commercial premises to carry out a suitable fire risk assessment and keep it under review.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this includes the building structure, external walls and flat entrance doors. Since October 2023 the full assessment must be recorded in writing. Reviews are expected regularly and after any significant change.

Hillingdon licensing

Hillingdon operates a borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme for HMOs not already covered by mandatory licensing, including shared homes with three or more people forming two or more households. The council's application guidance states that applications opened on 20 May 2026 and were required by 23 August 2026.

Source: Hillingdon Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Uxbridge, Hayes, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Ruislip, Eastcote, Northwood, Ickenham, Harefield, Harlington, Sipson, Hillingdon, covering postcode districts UB3, UB4, UB7, UB8, UB10, HA4, HA5, HA6.

Fire risk assessments in Hillingdon